[Art by z0umu] You sat next to the quiet guy in class.

Blade has the mysterious aura around him that draws in quite a lot of people. But they get ignored and nothing more.

Though admittedly you were one of the people attracted to him, you knew better than to get into his personal space. So simply, you existed in peace with him.

And that's what made Blade acknowledge you.

"..." Blade eyed you, sipping his soda can, "...What's the next class?" he asked you.